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Intern and Talent Scout Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have absolutely loved my year with Hays. It has exceeded all expectations I had.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I truely feel valued and appreciated by my colleagues. I am treated the same as a full-time member of staff and I get on very well with my team.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I have been given support and guidance throughout the whole year. Any time I have needed help it has been given and I know exactly who to go to with any issues I may have. I have had multiple reviews throughout the year which have been constructive and make me feel as if I am contributing just as much as any other member of the team.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Very busy! You don't clock watch at Hays. Usually there's not enough hours in the day to get everything done but I like that as the days go quickly and you always have something to occupy your time with.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • As much as an associate. I was given my own desk to recruit for which meant I dealt with both clients and candidates on a daily basis. I also took on the role of Talent Scout which involved recruiting Interns for the following year which I really enjoyed and it meant I got to experience another part of recruitment.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have learnt so much at Hays that I can apply to my course next year. My typing has definitely improved which will help in my dissertation!! I have also gained in confidence as I have to talk to people on the phone every day, meet candidates in the office and present myself to clients on meetings.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The office is always lively. Everyone is constantly on the phone so it's always noisy and busy but it's a good atmosphere which I thrived off of. There's a lot of banter with colleagues too so there's never a dull moment.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The entire year has been very well organised. The recruitment process was seamless and I felt at ease at each stage. Then throughout the year my targets and goals have always been explained clearly and any questions I had were answered.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I had 12 weeks of classroom/desk training to begin my placement which was invaluable to my placement at Hays. Then throughout the year there were lunch and learn sessions which I attended and Systems training once a month. You wont find a company that train you as much and as well as Hays do.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing! The people at Hays make you want to stay forever! They constantly review your progress at Hays and providing you have consistently worked hard all year a role is very likely to be offered to you to come back after university.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?
  • There is a very good social scene at Hays however I tended to socialise more with my team than other placement 西瓜视频s as we were quite spread out within the office.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Very expensive! I lived in Canary Wharf and worked in Victoria so it doesn't get much more expensive really but both areas are great for socialising.

    1/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The pub nearest to work is the main place everyone goes to, however there isnt much else around. The city and shoreditch are only a tube ride away though.

    2/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Loads! There's a social engagement team at Hays who constantly organise activities for example clubs like yoga and dancing, pub quizes and football and netball tournaments. There are also a lot of incentives you get to go on if your team hits their targets where food and drink are always provided and its always a good laugh. The best incentive I went on was a day trip to Brussels with my team, it was a great day.

    3/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

August 2015


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